I understand this and I agree with you, but we have to keep in mind this is a league that needs to sell tickets. Its an entertainement business first and foremost so at the end of the day, when they give that kind of award to a skill position player, they get the approval and entertain more fans so they keep them happy. Even if we, as Ravens fan, would think this is not fair, this is a business. If Elliot gets 7-8 TDs, he'll be ROY. They need to keep the Dallas fan base happy.
Who are the first 3 jerseys in term of numbers of sales ? Dez, Romo, Elliot. This is where the money is. Even if Stanley plays at a pro bowl caliber, as soon as a guy like Elliot gets a little bit of stats he should win.